Ryder Cup Weekend

wow-- that is all i can say about the ryder cup. I went 5/6 days and it blew me away. as much fun as i've had in kentucky for a long time. the food was good- steak chimichurris, pork sandwiches, and decent fries considering they are made in HUGE quantities. made a reservation for the french laundry on saturday- two months ahead of the desired date at 10 am pacific time. this is a very fun game i like to try to play at least once a year. it totally adds to the glory of dining at such a fine establishment. the only three i know that are so tight are: per se, the french laundry, and the gramercy tavern in december. what are others- i like these. i'll add a few photos of '08 and continue reminiscing on valhalla. today for lunch i had bar-b-q at ken-tex in shelbyville. the people that run the place are friends, so sometimes i forget the reason i'm going is for the bbq. these guys really know their stuff. it rivals any bbq restaurant in louisville and most in the US. i tried moonlite bbq in owensboro in the summer, and did not like it at all. they could learn a few things from the efficient and super friendly, if not sassy, counter staff. the pulled pork is what stands out. the sliced beef is a close second, but the pulled pork is perfectly composed with a perfect balance between texture and flavor. the fries are excellent when fresh, and the decor is equivalent with most bbq places, except maybe smokey bones or mark's ( which is a louisville institution now). AE